NASA Inspection Criteria for Conformal Coating

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jun 17, 2016

The Workmanship Standards developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) are essential to assuring reliable performance of the aeronautic, defense and space equipment it uses and monitors.

Things to consider when Choosing a Parylene Coating Service Provider

Posted by Sean Horn on Fri, Jul 10, 2015

Choosing parylene gets you half way to protecting your company’s products with the best possible conformal coating.  To close the circle, unless you have invested in the proper equipment and training, you also need to choose the right service to apply the coating. The Parylene coating industry, while it is a fairly niche business, is […]

NASA conformal coating

Posted by Sean Horn on Wed, Aug 22, 2012

NASA-STD 8739.1 is the Workmanship Standard for Polymeric Application on Electronic Assemblies, which describes NASA’s technical requirements, procedures, and documenting requirements for staking, conformal coating, bonding, and encapsulation of printed wiring boards and electronic assemblies.  Included are requirements which establish the responsibility for documenting, fabrication, and inspec